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| A 16-foot cargo trailer equipped with all the necessary items to set up a shelter at a disaster site will help the Hoosier Hills Chapter of American Red Cross be more efficient when disaster strikes. John Denny, American Red Cross disaster chairmen, came up with the idea of the trailer and was instrumental in getting it equipped. "I was a supply sergeant in the Army, "Denny said. "I went to the Hoosier Hills Chapter one day and asked, "where's the equipment?" We then would have to go to different places to get all the necessary items." The trailer is equipped with cots, blankets, kitchen supplies, personal care kits, cleanup kits, and even toys for children. "We also carry all the necessary forms to assist victims with filing a claim for assistance," Denny said. Ray Lindsey, a disaster volunteer for the Red Cross, put in the shelves to hold the supplies. "We'll be able to drive up to our shelter site with the trailer and unload everything needed from one spot," Lindsey said, "instead of going to several storage locations and hoping we collected everything needed. |
| News & Events Calendar |
| Hoosier Hills Red Cross Proud Of New Disaster Trailer (By Leonard Thornton of Times Mail, Bedford IN) |
| The trailer and equipment were made possible through donations from Paralyzed Hoosier Veterans, Root's RV Inc., Johnny's Signs, Elliot Stone Company, Bender Lumber, Bedford Furniture Galleries, Steve Warren Sales, and Hamilton & Associated Real Estate. Hoosier Hills Chapter Manager Lyla McIlvaine accepted the title to the trailer for Paralyzed Hoosier Veterans President Al Tolbert. "This will enable you to have a starting point," Tolbert said. "When you get to a disaster site and there's nothing there, the trailer will provide a place for you to start." Another service the Red Cross Chapter offers where the trailer will be useful is at residential fires. "We use the comfort kits , and cleanup kits, as well as give monetary assistance, when we provide relief to individual families who lose their homes in fires," McIlvaine said. "These are ongoing needed in our chapter and are funded directly through donations." |
| Anyone who wishes to make a donation can come in Hoosier Hills Chapter at 2119 29th Street, Bedford, IN 47421. |
| Generating Hope |
Center for Paralysis Research established in 1987 as part of the School of Veterinary Medicine, the Center for Paralysis Research established in 1987 as part of the School of Veterinary Medicine, the research scientists, who specialize in central nervous system trauma and neuroscience, collaborate with Center for Paralysis Research at Purdue University is generating interest throughout the world.Basic Center for Paralysis Research at Purdue University is generating interest throughout the world.Basic research scientists, who specialize in central nervous system trauma and neuroscience, collaborate with veterinary clinicians at the center. They pursue a simple philosophy- to turn experiments into experimental treatments. |
| Pictures Taken From www.http://www.vet.purdue.edu/cpr/trials.html |
| Prior to making a request to the FDA to begin a new medical experiment, it is best to first receive the approval of the acute patients has been submitted to Indiana University. Approval is pending their request for 1) more historical safety data on PEG injection in people (a literature that dates back 40 years!), and 2) identification of a “Good Manufacturing Practice” designated supplier of PEG for injection into humans. Dr. Melissa Peasley is in charge of providing this information. They hope to resubmit their request, and stay on track for a start date for these new human trials. Pursued through years of dedicated work, the research now is moving from the laboratory and increasingly into human clinical applications. The results continue to generate hope for animals and human paralyzed from spinal cord injuries. Researchers at the center have discovered a way for some paralyzed dogs to walk, a break-through that may eventually help a half-million Americans with spinal cord injuries and the roughly 12,000 new injuries occurring every year. To continue work, the Center for Paralysis Research relies upon three major resources- some state funding, grants and injured dogs. The major grants are provided by such organizations as the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, the Center for Injury Control, Public Health Service Division, and the Canadian Spinal Research Organization. The grants provide the funding for all center expenses ranging from laboratory equipment to graduate assistants to postage. For its research projects on spinal cord injuries, the center relies upon owners whose dogs have been injured. |
| Purdue University Center for Paralysis Research 408 South University Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765)494-7600 cpr@purdue.edu |
| West Washington FFA entered the Bridging Horizons Contest for the fourth time and took home their fourth award. This year, the chapter made modifications to a local Habitat for Humanity house by building a ramp with an extension to the existing deck. They also constructed an accessible picnic table for the home. |
| Bridging Horizons Contest |
| The Mayor of Salem was so impressed by West Washington's work that she allocated $1000 per year for similar projects. The chapter also received grants from BNG partner "The Southern Center for Independent Living" and from a local resident. West Washington was awarded the $250 second place award by BNG. |
